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Eureka Meteorologist Featured in Washington Post After Snapping Photos of Rare, Shiny Clouds Possibly Linked to Climate Change
…The clouds were seen by stargazers across the Western U.S., and as far south as New Mexico.NWS meteorologists in Reno, Nevada and Medford, Oregon also shared images of the rare…
Eagles Edge the Giants With Late Run
File photo – The Humboldt Eagles edged the NH Giants 1-0 on Monday.Parker Rodgers drove in Ben Tehan for the go-ahead run in the bottom of the sixth inning to…
Just How Damned Hot is It in Humboldt Today?
…The NWS hot take:Feeling the heat out there? Your car thermometer is not fooling you…it is in the 80s along much of the coast, even just a few hundred yards…
New Eureka High Sidewalk Mural Reminds You Everything that Flows Down Storm Drains Ends Up in the Bay
…EHS student-mural frame New interpretive sign on the Eureka Waterfront TrailIn other local environmental art news, local youth enrolled in the City of Eureka’s “Outside the Box” after school program…
Got Brains and Time to Contribute to Good Governance? The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury Wants YOU!
The Civil Grand Jury is one of the great treasures of the California Constitution. Every year, the local Superior Court in every county in of the state impanels a group of citizens…
‘Clean’ Freight Traffic Is Elusive as California Rolls Toward Zero Emissions
Work used to be much simpler for the California Department of Transportation: widen highways, fill potholes, build new freeways. Alas, those quaint days are gone. To get an idea of what planners…
OBITUARY: Russell Gordon Janak, 1954-2019
…The family would like to thank Resolution Care, their staff, and specifically Dr Michael Fratkin, as he was the only physician who took the time to truly listen to Russ, and was…
(VIDEO) Calfire Helicopter Team Rescues Two Swimmers Stranded on Rock By Swift Van Duzen Current
Two swimmers were airlifted to safety on the Van Duzen River yesterday after a swift current swept the women up and pinned them against a boulder 2 miles west of Bridgeville.Calfire…
Woman Arrested After Attempting to Make Off With Car Left Running, Sheriff’s Office Says
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On June 7, 2019, at about 3:06 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the intersection of Thomas Drive…
HSU Ends Search for New Athletics Director Without Hiring Anyone
…The search for a new Athletics Director has concluded without the position being filled, and the process will be re-launched in the future.The decision follows a months-long national search…
Ferndale Man Arrested After Nearly Running Over Caltrans Worker in Closed 101 Construction Lane Last Night, CHP Says
From the California Highway Patrol:On 6/9/19, at approximately 1140 PM, CHP Officers Thompson and Mendoza were monitoring traffic in a Caltrans construction zone on southbound US-101, north of…
CenterArts 2019-20 Season Announced: The Beach Boys, Tig Notaro, David Crosby, David Sedaris Among Highlights
…Season highlights include performances by David Sedaris, The Beach Boys, John Leguizamo, Pink Martini, David Crosby and Friends, Tig Notaro, Momix, Nahko And Medicine for the People, Sweet Honey In The Rock…
Should Community Colleges Build Housing?
…He said the contract prohibits any rent increases without the college’s consent. Working with an experienced developer helped the college respond quickly after enrollment dropped in the wake of the wildfires…
OBITUARY: Richard Travis Gurney, 1940-2019
Richard Travis Gurney went home to be with Jesus on June 3, 2019, at the age of 78. He was a lifelong Humboldt County resident. Richard was born on November 27, 1940…
OBITUARY: Judith A. Brooks, 1940-2019
…She also volunteered at the Senior Center delivering the Senior News, and the Humboldt County Children’s Author Festival driving authors to various schools, not afraid to travel to the remoter locations…
MONDAYS WITH MICHAELE: Yes Way, José!
No need to trudge groggily into the start of your week when LoCO is serving up a free shot of Mondays With Michaele! This time out, our fearless zumba diplomat introduces us…
Crabs, B52s Raise Their Game
It took them a little longer than anticipated, but the Humboldt Crabs finally got their first home win on the 10th day of the season on Sunday, defeating the Seattle Studs 4…
Motorcyclist Dies After Rear-Ending Pickup on Highway 101 North of Leggett, CHP Says
…Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the collision.The drivers name of the Harley Davidson motorcycle is being withheld, pending next of kin notification by the Mendocino County Coroner…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Right-to-Try Drugs: Freedom or Scam?
…The government has a duty to protect both the welfare of children and the community at large in preventing previously common diseases. In my mind, this duty trumps the rights of well…
PASTOR BETHANY: The Influence of Life and Death
…The fences become what defines the faith instead of the good news of Christ’s love. If you remove the fences and simply provide good, clean, running water, the cattle never travel…
Saturday Night Disappointment for Crabs, B52s
File photo – The Crabs lost to the Seattle Studs on Saturday night.Both the Humboldt Crabs and Humboldt B52s lost their respective games on Saturday night, the second straight loss for each…
Vagle, Harper Step Up for B52s in Friday’s Thriller
File photo – David Vagle had three base hits for the B52s in Friday night’s loss.A number of local players stood out for both teams in Friday night’s marathon at…
CHP Investigating Hoopa Hit and Run; 15-Year-Old Boy Suffered Minor Injuries
Press release from the California Highway Patrol:Hoopa, CA - On Friday, June 7, 2019, at approximately 10:00 p.m., a vehicle versus pedestrian hit and run injury traffic collision occurred on…
OBITUARY: Tae Latimer, 2000-2019
Tae Latimer left this earth way too soon at the young age of 18 in a tragic incident on May 26, 2019. He was born on October 25, 2000, son of Emily…
OBITUARY: Mary Tanferani, 1921-2019
…Over the years Mary was very active in St. Mary’s Church and the PTA. She was an avid bowler, a great seamstress and upholsterer and loved to paint. At the time…
OBITUARY: Frances Summers, 1929-2019
…They came to the United States in 1907, making their home in Ferndale as dairy ranchers. In 1938 the family moved to Fortuna, where she met and married her husband, Ray Summers…
Bryce Petersen Named Preseason All-Mac
Former McKinleyville lineman Bryce Petersen is getting plenty of respect ahead of the 2019 football season. The 2017 Mack High graduate is going into his third year playing at the college level…
Check Out Some Cutting Edge Sports Equipment All in a Good Cause
Local athletes will have the opportunity to try out some cutting edge technology or to develop their basketball skills, while giving to a very worthy cause this Saturday. Trey City and Next…
Check Out This 59-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Who’s Swimming the Eel River From Benbow to the Ocean
Photo from Hall's InstagramDean Hall — a 59-year-old double cancer survivor from Portland — is currently on his fifth day of swimming approximately 75 miles of the Eel River to help…
HOT, HOT, HOT! Inland Humboldt Could See 100°-Heat This Weekend
…It's going to be a hot one! Local agencies — the National Weather Service and the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office, specifically — warn that interior communities could experience temperatures of 100 degrees…